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Lisa Gipson Local Resident Creates Product to Help Combat Anxiety When Carlsbad resident Jeff Holland lost a family member to suicide, he created My Coping Cards, a deck of 72 cards that share positive affirmations, motivational sayings and empowering activities that help combat anxiety, stress and negative self-talk. Designed for people who are experiencing mental or emotional health challenges or those who want to practice better self-care. Learn more at www.mycopingcards.com. Connect with Us! To stay “in the loop” with helpful articles and annual events such as All-Inclusive Day of Play and Reading 3x3, follow the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego on Facebook @ SNRFSD, on Instagram @sdspecialneeds, and subscribe to our bimonthly eNewsletter at www.SNRFSD.org.
Children facing surgery will identify with the San Diego Zoo animals featured in these encouraging stories:
Are you a caregiver who needs support? Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve quality of life for those who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease and more. CAN provides education, peer support and resources to family caregivers free of charge. Access the Care Support Team at www.caregiveraction.org or by calling 855-227-3640. Visit www.SanDiegoFamily.com for more parenting articles, summer camps, educational options, health resources, afterschool activities, fun family activities, San Diego’s best calendar of kid-friendly events and much more.
Karen’s Heart: The True Story of a Brave Baby Orangutan, follows Karen, a brave Sumatran orangutan, as she has history-making open-heart surgery and navigates a challenging recovery. Fabulous Floyd: The True Story of a Flamingo Who Never Gave Up follows Floyd as he overcomes many obstacles, including an unprecedented series of operations to straighten his crooked legs. Both uplifting books, written by local author Georgeanne Irvine and published by San Diego Zoo Global Press, feature engaging photographs and fun facts about each animal. Learn more and purchase books at www.shopzoo.com/collections/books.
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Flourishing Families Wins Excellence in Journalism Awards The San Diego Press Club recognized the 2019 edition of Flourishing Families with four journalism awards! See the details in the Publisher’s Letter on page 4. If you missed the articles, read them at www.SNRFSD.org.
Do you have a child in need of a walker, wedge, stroller, gait trainer or other pediatric durable medical equipment? United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County has a loan program for a variety of equipment through a grant from Rest Haven Children’s Health Fund. Items are available to borrow for 6–12 months. Learn more at www.ucpsd.org/programs/pediatric.html.
